Wardle Street is in Bolton and in Bolton district. BL2 1ND is located in the Tonge with the Haulgh electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton South East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wardle Street, Bolton, BL2 1ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BL2 1NE, BL2 1LH, BL2 1NF, BL2 1NG, BL2 1PE, BL2 1LX, BL2 1NA, BL2 1NJ, BL2 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BL2 1ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 50% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 43.6% | 50% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 29.2% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 45.5% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 38.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 30% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.6% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around BL2 1ND this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 31.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.7% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 23.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 14.1% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.7% | 75.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 88.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 88% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 8.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wardle Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Tonge with the Haulgh average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Wardle Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-11-29 | £179,497 |
| 38 Wardle Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2022-05-13 | £176,803 |
| 34 Wardle Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £700 | 2020-07-02 | £955 |
| 40 Wardle Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2019-07-12 | £176,602 |
| 12 Wardle Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-12-10 | £182,386 |
BL2 1ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in BL2 1ND area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Nursery School Lord Street , Kearsley BL4 8AR | 4out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen and All Martyrs' CofE School, Lever Bridge Radcliffe Road , BL2 1NZ | 2out of 4 | 328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Parish Church CofE Primary School Chadwick Street , BL2 1JN | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Great Lever Green Lane , BL3 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Simon & Jude CofE Primary School, Bolton Newport Road , Great Lever BL3 2DT | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School Pilkington Street , BL3 6HP | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Collegiate School Deane Road , BL3 5AG | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Joseph Greenland Road , Farnworth BL4 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Lever School Church Street , Little Lever BL3 1BT | 2out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Muslim Girls School Swan Lane , BL3 6TQ | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harper Green School Harper Green Road , Farnworth BL4 0DH | 2out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Sixth Form College Town Centre Campus , Deane Road BL3 5BU | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton College Deane Road , BL3 5BG | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton St Catherine's Academy Stitch MI Lane , BL2 4HU | 2out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Islamic Girls School Weston House , Weston Street BL3 2AW | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lord's School Brooklyn , Green Lane BL3 2EF | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forwards Centre Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School Teaching Service Roscow Fold Centre , Stephens Street BL2 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Bolton Deane Road , BL3 5AB | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Roller Rink | Burnden Sports Complex, Croft Lane | 486 yd | |
| Jump xtreme | Unit 3, Trinity Retail Park, Springfield | 673 yd | |
| Sue's Cafe | Bolton Lads and Girls Club, Hacken Lane | 674 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 318 Manchester Road | 733 yd | |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd (Asda Cafe) | Unit 1a And 1b, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Inn | 276 Radcliffe Road | 572 yd | |
| Darcy Lever Cricket & Sports Club | Hacken Lane | 674 yd | |
| Church Ward Conservative Club | 94 Castle Street | 764 yd | |
| Bolton Snooker Club Ltd | Units 1, 3, 5 Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 868 yd | |
| Bolton Ukranian Social Club | 99 Castle Street | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4c, Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 525 yd | |
| Amanda's Pit Stop (PK07 VWS) | Raikes Lane Industrial Estate, Raikes Lane | 549 yd | |
| German Sausage | Unit 6, Riverdale Business Park, Hacken Lane | 642 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 6-8 Scholey Street | 721 yd | |
| Taskers Food Bar | Unit 21, Pilot Works, Manchester Road | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Vincent Way | 589 yd | |
| Tesco | Bradford Street | 692 yd | |
| Asda | Burnden Park, Manchester Road | 733 yd | |
| MFG Manchester Road Service Station | Enterprise Rent A Car, Manchester Road | 811 yd | |
| LIDL | Manchester Road | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnden Park CROFT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 484 yd |
| Goals Arena 8A RIVERSDALE MILL 8A RIVERSDALE MILL HACKEN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 606 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Bolton) BURNDEN PARK BURNDEN PARK MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Helio Fitness (Bolton) MORSTON POINT MORSTON POINT MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Leverhulme Park (Tonge Fold) EDDITCH FARM EDDITCH FARM HIGH BANK STREET | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Bolton Indians Sports Club HACKEN LANE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Powerleague (Bolton) LEVERHULME PARK LEVERHULME PARK LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch | 956 yd |
| Bolton Excel (Closed) Lower Bridgeman Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 959 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Bolton) UNIT 3 UNIT 3 MANCHESTER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Heartbeat Heath Club (Closed) Tannery House Tannery House Nelson Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.